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What Motivates you at Work: Factors for Career Happiness!by Sharon Cohen - Jul, 2012Your dream job is another person's nightmare. Don't worry about what jobs your classmates are pursueing, you need to chart your own course!
When I worked as a Business Career Advisor in Vancouver, BC, Canada I was given a great recruitment project from Starbucks Head Office...
Since ten years have passed, I can share this story with you. For those of you who may not know, Starbucks was founded in the Pacific Northwest...

WHICH HALF ARE YOU?by Nan S. Russell - Jul, 2012When more than half of Americans were identified as overweight, people took notice. Major news outlets began educating on how to stay out, or get out, of that statistic. I wish the same attention had been paid when a new survey was released confirming more than half of Americans are dissatisfied with their job.
Disliking your job is hazardous to your health and well-being, too. You can't be winning at working if you're diss...

Your Resume and the Hiring Processby Georgia Adamson - Jul, 2012You might understand that your resume becomes part of the hiring process as soon as you start submitting it to prospective employers for positions you know they have open. However, you might not realize some of the ins and outs of how recruiters and hiring managers deal with your resume as part of their hiring process. I believe any insights you can get into that could prove useful in conducting a successful job search. That’s...

Interview Preparation – A Tactical Approachby Kris Plantrich - Jul, 2012Job seekers often confess to me that they get nervous before and during job interviews. They feel that their nervousness is often visible and has a direct effect on how they are perceived and on the results of the interview. Unfortunately they are right. To overcome their fears or at least to press on through their nervousness, the advice I always give job seekers is to prepare for the encounter before the interview.
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4 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Resumeby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2012Writing a strong resume is an important piece of the job-seeking puzzle. It’s difficult for hiring managers to take you seriously enough to call you in for an interview if they feel your resume doesn’t clearly communicate the message that you’re the right person for the job.
The good news is it’s not difficult to write a resume that will make a lasting impression. By making a few adjustments, you’ll successfully turn a wea...

5 Grammar Mistakes Your Resume Can’t Affordby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2012Anyone is entitled to a writing mistake, especially when creating something as challenging as a resume. There are so many components to consider while writing that it can be difficult to account for small errors. For the most part, a hiring manager reading a resume can forgive a couple of typos that anyone could fail to see. But there are some grammar mistakes that are simply deemed unforgivable. Here are five your resume simp...

9 Ways Your Public Library Can Enhance Your Job Searchby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2012As the Internet age continues to flourish, the public library increasingly seems to be one of the most overlooked and underutilized vehicles for job seeking. Ironically, it remains as one of the best resources for finding job opportunities. Don’t believe it? Here are nine great ways in which your public library can enhance your job search.
1. Free Job Hunting Books
The public library is an amazing resource for the most...

How to Improve Your Interviewing Confidenceby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2012The interview is one component of the job seeking process that most people love to hate. While it serves as a sign from the employer that you are being strongly considered for a position, it also can be a source of angst for candidates who fear they’ll make mistakes that will cut them out of the running.
A great way to overcome the anxiety interviews produce is to begin feeling good about the process. Need help getting the...

It’s Time to Write a Fresh Executive Branding Statementby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2012Writing your own executive resume can feel extremely intimidating if you’ve grown accustomed to having a professional do the work for you. But there’s something to be said about taking a look at yourself and finding the words to describe who you are and what you’ve accomplished.
One piece of your resume that does an amazing job of describing your accomplishments and potential value to a company is your branding statement....

Job Seekers: It’s Time to Conduct a Google Self-Checkby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jul, 2012It’s no secret that most job seekers don’t fully understand how involved a job search really is. It’s far more in-depth than simply looking for a job, sending in an application and resume and waiting for an interview callback.
For instance, did you know that, according to an ExecuNet survey, 77 percent of recruiters use search engines to learn about candidates? This means, it’s up to you to ensure recruiters and employers...

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